| Kia Syros | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Model code | AY[1] |
| Production | January 2025 ― present |
| Assembly | India:Anantapur,Andhra Pradesh (Kia India) |
| Designer | Under the lead of Teck-koun Kim[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia K1 |
| Related | Hyundai Casper |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100 in) |
| Length | 3,995 mm (157.3 in) |
| Width | 1,790–1,805 mm (70.5–71.1 in) |
| Height | 1,625–1,680 mm (64.0–66.1 in) |
TheKia Syros is asubcompact crossover SUV manufactured by the South Korean automakerKia in India. It is positioned between theSonet and theSeltos.[3] It was unveiled on 19 December 2024.[4]
The name "Syros" is derived from theSyros island inGreece.

It features a boxy shape inspired by theEV9. The headlamps are in vertical shape headlights and the rearlamps are in L–shaped rearlights. The brake lights are at the bottom of the rear bumper.[5]
In the Indian market, it is available in six grades; HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and HTX+ (O).[6]
Kia Syros became 1st Kia Car in India rated 5 star both adult and child inBharat NCAP (similar toGlobal NCAP 2023, based onLatin NCAP 2016):
| Test | Score | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 30.21/32.00 | |
| Child occupant protection | 44.42/49.00 |
In 2025, theKia Syros shines with 74.63/81 points, backed by 5-star adult and child safety ratings inBharat NCAP.[8]
In its first month of launch, Kia Motors India successfully dispatched 5,500 units for delivery, marking a strong start in the market.